Provincial Governments Face Delays in Formation Amidst Coalition Negotiations
Summary
Provincial government formation has stalled in most provinces despite a power-sharing agreement between the CPN-UML and the CPN. Internal disputes within UML and the need for support from smaller parties are delaying majority-building in Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Madhesh and other provinces.
Key Points
- A three-point deal between KP Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' set out power-sharing arrangements across several provinces, but implementation has been delayed.
- Internal rivalry within UML over chief minister picks has complicated government formation in Bagmati, Koshi and other provinces.
- Smaller parties such as RPP, JSP Nepal and others have become decisive for majority formation in several provincial assemblies.
- Karnali has a chief minister in place, while Koshi has temporarily retained Hikmat Karki amid ongoing leadership disputes.
